Original British Rose Top EIIR marked London Metropolitan Police Bobby Helmet - Size 56 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Most exciting though is definitely

Most exciting though is definitely the ORIGINAL shoulder strap attached to the hanger rings

There is also what looks to be an overpainted "national colors" decal on the right side

red piping along with 2 metal cockades a National (on top) and a Bavarian Below with  interior linen lining

a distance of 105 miles (169 km)

the light cruiser Houston was torpedoed and heavily damaged

Original British Rose Top EIIR marked London Metropolitan Police Bobby Helmet - Size 56 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Most exciting though is definitelyOriginal Item: One Only. The Traditional Bobby helmet was named after the creator of the British Police Force, SIR ROBERT PEEL, who became Prime Minister under Queen Victoria. This early version, known as a "Rose Top," features a plated top fitting, in the shape of a rose, hence the name. The front Helmet plate has a Queens's Crown to top, over a star burst containing a silver E II R Royal Cypher, for Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned since 1952.